BMW Sauber F1 Team - Paul Ricard Test - Day two
Weather conditions: Sunny, air: 9-18°C, track: 13-31°C
Number of cars participating: 8
Fastest lap overall: 1:04.230 s, Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren-Mercedes,
Michelin
Jacques Villeneuve:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-07 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 191 km (50 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:04.960 s (lap 44)
Robert Kubica:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06-06 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 470 km (123 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:05.390 s (lap 23)
In the morning, both drivers worked on the set-up of the
car. Jacques also tested some aerodynamic parts. In the afternoon,
Robert completed a tyre test development programme for Michelin
and evaluated different tyre specifications in view of the
European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. Jacques was forced
to finish his working day prematurely due to a fuel system
problem that could not be fixed in time.
What comes next:
Tomorrow, Robert will drive alongside Nick Heidfeld who will
take over from Jacques for the final day.
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